Iceland escapes
Being one of the worlds most famous tourist attractions one can not help being a bit sceptical when browsing through all the brochures but still curiosity is aroused. Being there seeing it with your own eyes the only word to describe it is simply magic.
Mornings under the winter season are undoubtedly the best time to fully and, almost in solitude enjoy this paradise. Before letting yourself sink into the milky blue water don’t forget to put on a thick layer of the natural mud mask offered in large containers free of charge.
2009-03-19
Iceland escapes
Parts of the FIlippa K design team recently spent some time on Iceland, an inspiring and fascinating country and a place that we had all always heard so many things about but never really been to. Iceland is intriguing in many aspects, the mythical and barren landscape, the creative culture and notorious hustle and bustle of capital Reykjavik are a few of the things that made us want to explore if the thesis of necessity being the birthplace of creativity is really true. Despite the hardships Iceland is experiencing financially it is amazing to still see the posture the culture is keeping, proving that true spirits can’t really be broken.
Iceland with a population of merely 320.000 offers an escape from the constant impressions and influences of our business society. Whether one comes to think about its glorious past or its more recent fashion and music scene, the sensation of history is always present.
The days on Iceland are so short and intense in winter time – in January the sun doesn’t rise until 11 o’clock and sets already at 4. Luckily the nights are long and full of opportunities! The ghostlike daytime of Reykjavik becomes alive when people return from work in the evening, the music is turned on and hungry stomachs are filled with fresh fish and local beer.
The excursions to discover the volcanic landscape and its wonders, such as the Geysir and Gullfoss waterfall, are as unavoidable as vital for your health and spirit. Thanks to this and the nightlife dullness is never present in tiny Reykjavik.
2009-03-17
Spring Summer 09 in a place of natural void
To portray a collection that explores subtleties and nuances we wanted to go to a place where a natural lack of details would become a backdrop, yet where nature itself would provide the warmth and soft sensuality that is portrayed in the collection and very much the brand.
What we searched for was a place that would be able to act as a side-scene but could also master it’s own identity in a way. Have a look at our own behind the scenes images below.
We think we found it.
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2008-11-03
Filmmaker & Art Director
Daylight by Igor Zimmermann
Igor Zimmermann is someone you can expect to see more of in the near future, recently awarded for his work, he is although still fairly unknown to many.
When we came across his work through the video ‘Daylight’ we instantly knew that this was someone we wanted to work with. Igor’s expression is just beautiful and moved us in a way that made us certain that he was someone we wanted to interpret and communicate the essence of Filippa K through visual arts.
We were so pleased to find out that he felt the same way and as the collaboration progresses we will keep you updated here with parts of the work in progress.
‘Daylight’ will be shown at Jeu De Paume, National museum in Paris as part of A Shaded view of Fashion by Diane Pernet, 26-28th of September.
For further information about Igor Zimmermann, please go to his website.
2008-09-22
Paeonia Lactiflora
Few flowers provide such a touch of old world charm and romance in a busy urban climate as the peony. Lush in milky, dusty colours they line the windows in our office as soon as the seasons allow it.
2008-09-15
